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Hail history for Nelson County, VA
38 hail reports in Nelson County since 2006 on 27 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 14, 2018.
Recent hail in Nelson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Wintergreen 1 hail report |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lovingston 1 hail report |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 1 in quarter | Elma, Arrington 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Nelson County by year
When hail season peaks in Nelson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Nelson County
195 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Nelson County since 2006, on 112 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage reported | Rockfish 4 wind reports |
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Afton, Rockfish 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | damage reported | Greenfield, Elma 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Arrington, Lovingston 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Rockfish, Wintergreen, Covesville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Wintergreen 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Warminster 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Schuyler 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lovingston, Nellysford, Elma 3 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Avon 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Nelson County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).